Originally Posted by tclederman
1947-53 trucks used a rear of transmission mount on a frame cross member.
These were sometimes removed when servicing transmissions from below.
This mount was there for a reason (necessary support).

The rear of engine crossmember changed in 1954.
1954/55st trucks with manual transmissions did not use a rear of manual transmission crossmember (and, therefore, no year of transmission mount.

However, a 1954/55st truck with a Hydra-Matic transmission had removable cross members at the front and rear of the transmission.

Thank you Tim for your clarification on this matter, it makes total sense.
Steve


1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration